How To Increase Your Email Open and Engagement Rates: A No-Nonsense Guide for Church Communications Directors [Part 1]

As I write this post, I’m celebrating today the 51st anniversary of my baptism. I still remember the day well when my pastor baptized me, a new Christ-follower only one week old. The previous Sunday had been my first day in church in my life, and God drew me to Him that day. Here’s what…

When speaking with Christian parents, I often sense a quiet anxiety about the faith journey their children might take. Many of them, especially those who are very active members of an evangelical congregation, worry that they might do or say something that causes their children to abandon their Christian faith and join the growing number…

This past August, I celebrated 50 years as a follower of Christ. I became a believer at age 13, started pastoring a small church at age 20, pastored churches for the next fourteen years, and have served as a seminary professor for the last 28 years. I wish I could say that all these years…

“Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6, NKJV) “Kids these days!” is a refrain as old as time. It is often muttered by someone who has been on this earth for at least forty or fifty years and believes…

There is a question many pastors rarely say out loud: When am I actually off? Not just off the clock—but truly off. Not checking the phone. Not anticipating the next need. Not wondering if a message is waiting that requires immediate attention. For many pastors, that moment never fully comes. The expectations are not always…

You know how easily important items like your keys or wallet can disappear when you least expect it. Bluetooth trackers offer a simple and effective solution to keep your belongings secure and easily locatable. By using one, you can save yourself the time and stress of searching, ensuring peace of mind throughout your day. Whether…